Luck of a Scotsman
Omaze is a company that runs high stakes drawings and lotteries around the world to raise money for charity. Now centered in England, Omaze creates and promotes lotteries (“draws” in England) that function as the PR/fund raising arm of charities for a small share of the amounts bet. Their claim to fame is raffling off large estate houses. Grant Carson is a 58-year-old widower who has spent years helping disabled people find homes has won a $3 million country house in a raffle drawing . Grant said that he can now get a dog, which was what he always wanted, but was always out of the question due to chronic arthritis he has had since he was seven and had never won anything before. He was understandably stunned when the Omaze team surprised him at his three-bedroom home farmhouse complete with eight acres of the Lake District in Glasgow. ”It’s not your average Friday night that someone comes to your door and tells you that you’ve won a $3 million house,” said Carson. “I might be one of the luckiest men in Scotland.” “I’ve just left my old job doing out placement for disabled people across Glasgow, which I had done for 27 years, but this win has given me a financial security I’d never dreamed of, which means I can focus on my new venture helping organizations to meet the needs of disabled customers with a lot less pressure.” Grant spent $120 for 850 tickets for the raffle.
The new home is surrounded by “idyllic countryside” and he can “definitely afford a dog walker,” because along with the house he was also given $120,000 in cash. Carson is not compelled to live in or keep the house. He can either move in, rent it, or sell it. If he does decide to rent it out, local real estate agents estimate the property could yield more than $6,000 a month from rentals. The beautifully finished five-bedroom 18th century farmhouse is set in more than eight acres of land offering incredible 360-degree panoramic views – just a short drive from Lake Windermere. “I love the Lake District, it’s one of the most beautiful places in the country, I’m still pinching myself that I actually own a house here,” said Carson. “I’m not sure what I’ll do long-term yet, but I’m going to move in for a while and enjoy it.” It boasts a standalone guest suite with vaulted ceilings and its own kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and living space. The house has a tree-lined garden with an extended patio area built on original farmyard cobblestones. The 6,000 sq ft, 18th century property has been renovated while retaining its original features The rural idyll also boasts a standalone guest suite with vaulted ceilings and its own kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and living space. The link below will show you pictures of the estate interior./spa
Winner’s whimsies
Lonny was a notorious tightwad and got teased often. One day his buddies teased him into buying two lottery tickets and wouldn’t you know it, he won. After learning that he had become an instant millionaire he still was not very happy. His pal asked him why aren’t you jumping for joy. He said, “I am upset that I wasted my money on that other lottery ticket.”
Why do we never see a headline like: ‘Psychic Wins Lottery’?
Meeting my wife was like winning the lottery…
…because 3 years later I was completely broke.
My wife and I had a huge argument last week. She called me gullible and financially irresponsible. I can’t wait to see the look on her face when I tell her I just won the Nigerian lottery!